A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3423030 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3424411 epoch_slot_no: 11611 block_no: 3422870 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1535 time: 2019-11-25 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea3b8b4eb0a3d36015517bb8f9ef35f61ff49456902854d629f11d2082c28b6fBlock Operator
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